This Week in Forensic Science
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door! A Somber Search (Science – 9/1/2022) Can sophisticated research tools, such […]
Spotlight on DNA for Africa
Today’s blog is a conversation with Vanessa Lynch of DNA for Africa. Reposted from The ISHI Report with permission. In September 2017 in South Africa, Sikhangele Mki was sentenced to 15 life terms and an additional 120 years. The Court referred to Mki as “a monster lurking in the shadows – attacking, robbing and […]
Under the Microscope – Nicole Richetelli
DNAmix 2021 is a rigorous, large-scale study conducted to evaluate the extent of consistency and variation among forensic laboratories in interpretations and statistical analyses of DNA mixtures, and to assess the effects of various potential sources of variability. To this end, this study utilized a four-phased approach: Policies and Procedures (P&P) Questionnaire — Online […]
Identifying Missing Persons at the Center for Human Identification
The Missing Persons Unit under the Center of Human Identification at the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTCHI) specializes in the DNA analysis and identification of missing persons cases and processes more than 50% of the unidentified human remains of the missing persons cases in the US. Jianye Ge, discusses software that […]
This Week in Forensic Science
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door! Michigan Launches National Pilot Program to Help Curb Acts of Mass […]
Meet ISHI Exhibitors: DNA Doe Project
Travis sits down with Kevin Lord, Director of Lab and Agency Logistics with the DNA Doe Project. Though he has experience in all facets of utilizing investigative genetic genealogy to solve law enforcement cases, in his current role, he works with agencies to determine the best way to approach each case, and shepherds each precious […]
Does the Public Support Police Using Consumer DNA Databases in their Investigations?
Today’s blog is written by guest bloggers Alexandra R. Quinton, Research Associate, University of Canberra, Sally F. Kelty, Criminologist and Senior Lecturer in Applied Psychology, University of Canberra, and Nathan Scudder, Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Canberra, Australian Federal Police. Reposted from The ISHI Report with permission. This article summarizes recent research into what the public think […]
Under the Microscope – Sylvain Hubac
On February 24th, 2022, Vladimir Putin, president of the Russian Federation, launched a special military operation leading to the invasion of Ukraine in the direction of the capital, Kyiv. By the end of February, Russian forces have taken the city of Bucha located in the suburbs of Kyiv and occupied the field for a month. […]
Under the Microscope – Cheryl Carreiro and Sevasti Papakanakis
The CT Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) Division of Scientific Services (DSS) Forensic Laboratory has successfully established a Rapid DNA Law Enforcement program for crime scene samples. Rapid DNA technology delivers lab-quality DNA profiles and database matches in ninety (90) minutes, as opposed to weeks or months when submitted to the laboratory […]
